Youth-Dew
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1953 | Year | 1953 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Pure Moist
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and unapologetically bold, Youth-Dew is a spiced, aldehydic powerhouse. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention, refusing to blend in with modern trends. If you're after a statement, this beast has your name on it.
Pure Moist recreates Estee Lauder's Youth Dew, the legendary 1953 spicy-amber powerhouse. It captures the clove-and-cinnamon spice and that opulent balsamic-amber drydown, but the dupe tames the original's huge 12-14 hour longevity and projection, wearing closer and a little flatter while keeping the rich, vintage warmth.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 14% |
| Floral | 19% | 19% |
| Fruity | 6% | 11% |
| Green | 7% | 1% |
| Sweet | 23% | 33% |
| Warm | 26% | 22% |
| Woody | 9% | 6% |
| Earthy | 12% | 9% |
| Animalic | 5% | 3% |
| Fresh | 11% | 12% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Youth-Dew is a beast-mode perfume with huge projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting where it could overpower others. However, its sophisticated, rich, and warm spicy character makes it perfect for formal events, date nights, and special occasions, especially in colder weather. Many reviewers highlight its 'evening' and 'winter' qualities, advising minimal application even then.
Seasons
The rich, spicy-balsamic amber is made for autumn and winter and feels heavy in warm weather.
Occasions
Opulent and sensual, it suits evenings, date nights and formal cool-weather occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic accords and Bergamot, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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